Newspapers Aren’t Dying and Jeff Bezos Isn’t Crazy

Jeff Bezos, John Henry, and Warren Buffett are not investing in dying businesses. They don’t do that.&nbsp;They are investing in assets poised for a rebound. Despite the recent spate of media last week about the spiraling of newspapers, there are a few facts for industry pundits to consider.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Newspaper media comprised a $38.6 billion industry in 2012. While those revenues saw a 2% decline compared to 2011 revenues ($39.5 billion), we’re also starting to see promising shifts in the newspaper business model: growing revenue streams across several categories — some of which have only emerged in recent years.